PTSD Checklist for DSM-5
A standardized self-report measure for assessing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Below is a list of problems that people sometimes have in response to a very stressful experience. Keeping your worst stressful experience in mind, please read each problem carefully and then select one of the numbers to indicate how much you have been bothered by that problem in the past month.
?? Past monthBased on your responses to the PCL-5
The PCL-5 is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. A high score does not mean you have PTSD, and a low score does not rule it out. Only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose PTSD through a comprehensive clinical assessment. If you're experiencing trauma-related distress, please seek professional support.
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The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is a 20-item self-report measure that assesses the presence and severity of PTSD symptoms as defined in the DSM-5. It was developed by the National Center for PTSD.
The PCL-5 measures four symptom clusters:
A total score of 31-33 is typically used as a cutoff for probable PTSD, though clinical assessment is always needed for diagnosis.